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Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.
Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.
Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Newry Crown Court also heard about a message sent by Jeffrey Donaldson to a church minister who had been providing pastoral support to the couple stating he just wanted to “find a way to say how sorry I am”.
Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown Court shortly after 9am on Tuesday as his trial continues.
Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

Sat, 30 May, 2026

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Fri, 29 May, 2026

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.
Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial

Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.
Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears

Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences.
Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

Tue, 05 May, 2026

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.
No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored

No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.
‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.
New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.
Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
Man who killed friend by setting three fires in home is jailed

Man who killed friend by setting three fires in home is jailed

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Gary Magee was told that his actions had been ‘highly reckless’.

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